Holidays are often associated with worries, even though many people are hesitant to admit it. Seeing a family could be stressful since this activity is often accompanied by judgments. Choosing the right present could be a laborious and challenging task. Overspending often creates anxiety and attempts to make everyone happy might feel as a failure. If you add excessive amounts of food (often too rich), alcohol/caffeine drinks and lack of physical activities, this holiday cocktail is not going to look healthy.

 

All factors mentioned above stimulate hyperventilation and lead to a loss of carbon dioxide in the lungs. Consequently, this weakens immune, nervous and other bodily systems and could provoke all kinds of symptoms - not just breathing difficulties.

 

On a positive note, the true spirit of Christmas could improve our health. How? Altruism, kindness and tolerance always makes our breathing shallower. Any genuine prayer said whole-heartily raises Control and Positive Maximum Pauses. This increases the level of carbon dioxide, improving oxygen distribution in the whole body and the functions of various organs and systems. As a result, symptoms could vanish and a person might feel better.

 

I wish everyone to stay with the true spirit of Christmas and not to yield to societal demands.

 

I wish for everyone to be happy and healthy!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

 

Sasha Yakovleva

Executive Director